Thumb splint

ummagumma

Hello,
I have just been told I have Osteoarthritis of the Carpometacarpal cmc joint and the Metacarpophalangeal MP joint.
Can you recommend a suitable thumb splint please? I really need one that will give me firm support but light enough to be able to do my job. I am a engineer and need reasonable movement. I have tried a cheap one that has helped a bit.

Thanks in advance

helpline_team

Hello,

Thanks for getting in touch with us. It wouldn't really be appropriate for us to recommend a thumb splint for you as this kind of advice would be much better coming from a professional such as a physio or occupational therapist - your GP can refer you. There's more info on splints that you can read here:

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/system/search-results.aspx?keywords=splints

Best wishes
Paul